“I don't have enough experience with Aventus Creed to make a comparison, so I'll be looking at this as a standalone scent.Overall, I really didn't want to like this but gave it a chance and decided otherwise. It's a distinct scent to most options I have had my hands on, and definitely performs better than almost anything I have. I imagine a guy in a beige suit, flipping a zippo open to light a cigar on a boat off the coast of Miami when I smell this. This has a masculine and authoritative presence.I'd describe this and smokey and fruity. The initial spray is what put me off the scent initially, like someone dropped a pineapple slice in an ashtray. It made me mad since people had hyped it up so much, and I immediately washed my wrist to get the smell off. I try it the next day with lower expectations, let it dry down, and start to realize what people like about this scent profile. The "dirtiness" went away quickly and left a less offensive fruit accord, with an undercurrent of musk and a smoother smoke vibe. Like wine, this gets better with time. Don't pull away immediately like I did.Even as some of the people describe this as weaker than prior formulations, this thing has staying power I can only compare to some of the Tom Ford fragrances I have. I'd say a solid 13+ hours, basically breakfast to dinner. It radiates off of you noticeably for 4 hours. Even after that, there's a serious aura of this scent from a couple feet away. It'll linger on your clothes for a couple days, if not more. This is as subtle as a soccer ball to the face at first, and starts to look more like a technical display of footwork as time passes.I feel comfortable wearing this in almost any situation, given I'm not in close proximity to anyone for an extended period of time. I would hate to be stuck in an office or movie theater smelling this on somebody, it's just too strong. I guess I would lean towards casual use, but could see it being dressed up for something like a wedding. The smokiness makes it possible for cold weather wear, but the fruitiness pulls it into warmer weather usage. There's a Goldilocks zone somewhere in the middle of those 2 extremes.I'm satisfied with my purchase. Performance to dollar ratio, it REALLY feels like I'm getting my money's worth. The scent is cloying and almost gross at first, but dries down into something much more nuanced and enjoyable. Give ample time from applying to doing what you need to do, and you have a winner on your hands.”
“Ok, so the product seems genuine as the seller (sm store) assured me😂Now....1. I like the fragrance2. It's mild ( UAE version, French is lighter than this😆)3. Lastig 4-5 hours4. Nice looking bottleBut....After using some days in a populated metro city like KOLKATA forget about compliments people even didn't notice at all🤔So, now I've started believing in the well said line...If you have Ferrai you'll get compliments even with old spice 😂🤣😂Ok, but give it a try... It's good👔
“But it does smell nice and manly. It has a slightly citrusy smell at first and then it smells leathery, slightly musky. I like the packaging. It gives it a high quality feeling to it. Only down side is that the smell doesn’t last that long.”
“Received within 3 days of Prime order. Packaging was of great quality. Scent is shockingly close to Aventus Creed. A spray on neck and each wrist lasts 4-5 hours. Will buy again.”
